Travel Tuesday 2024: Trends, Top Destinations & Tips on Trip Planning
Last Updated on December 3, 2024 by Boatsetter Team
Key takeaways
- As travel spending in the U.S. continues to rise, up 6 percent in the last 12 months, Travel Tuesday has emerged as one of the most popular seasonal promotions (1).
- Among the top 15 Travel Tuesday destinations, 10 are coastal or waterfront destinations (2).
- A boat rental can provide a unique perspective to exploring destinations, from boat tours of the city to discovering secluded beaches, islands, and cays.
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Top Travel Tuesday destinations to explore by boat
Whether you’re looking looking to escape the cold or to get ahead on 2025 travel goals, find top destinations and expert-backed advice all here.
Miami, FL
Escape the winter and paddle board through mangrove trails at Biscayne National Park, a year-round tropical paradise. If you’re ringing in the New Year in South Beach, consider a yacht charter and anchor in Biscayne Bay for unobstructed views of one of the South’s most iconic New Year’s fireworks displays.
Los Angeles, CA
With hundreds of artificial reefs just off the coast of LA, book a boat with fishing gear in January and try your hand for seabass and lobster.
Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas was the top international destination booked by U.S. travelers during Travel Tuesday last year. Book a yacht charter to anchor at a secluded cay and have paradise all to yourself.
Austin, TX
After a fun day of e-foiling in Paradise Cove, wake surfing in the designated zones, and cruising, end the day with a natural cold plunge in Lake Austin.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Lock-in a Captained catamaran to set sail with a local who can tell you all about ancient Polynesian seafaring traditions and techniques.
San Diego, CA
Book a boat tour in San Diego for a private viewing of twenty thousand gray whales journeying from Alaska to Baja California. January and February are peak months for sightings.
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Tips on how to make the most of Travel Tuesday
With Travel Tuesday deals launching at midnight, start researching destinations, unique experiences, and boat rentals.
Browse for experiences before you buy
Research unique on the water experiences in top destinations before making your Travel Tuesday purchases(3). Whether you’re seeking January sea bass fishing among LA’s artificial reefs or a yacht’s-eye view of South Beach’s New Year’s fireworks from Biscayne Bay, the experiences that inspire you the most should guide your choice.
Book with Captain
Over half the trips on Boatsetter are Captained reflecting travelers growing interest in local-led experiences (4). With a Captained boat or local-led on-water experience, travelers can gain insider knowledge of the destination, from exploring hidden gems to learning about local traditions.
Pre-book on-water experiences & boats
Secure your on the water experiences early, especially if you’re booking during peak travel periods. By pre-booking, you’ll have access to a wide variety of boat rentals—including boats with fun amenities like grills, children’s life jackets, and water toys—ensuring your boat accommodates for your group and activities.
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- https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/us-news/2024/12/03/674e75c6ca474180418b458a.html
- https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/travel-logistics-and-infrastructure/our-insights/travel-tuesday-is-real-and-growing
- https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/navigate-travel-tuesday-deals-airfare-hotels-expert-tips/story?id=116205154
- This statistic is based on bookings made in 2024.
Gabriela dos Santos is an experienced Editor known for her insightful and engaging writing. Gabriela has been working in editorial writing for 3 years, with a background in writing for magazines and media outlets. In 2022, she joined the Boatsetter Team, bringing her dedication, passion for storytelling and factual accuracy to the Boatsetter Blog. She is always on the lookout for stories of connection and community; to inform, to entertain, to inspire! In her free time, Gabriela loves traveling and spending time by (or on) the water.
